USNI News – A new vessel has been observed under construction in Iran, according to satellite imagery. The unidentified catamaran is characterized by a clean-angled form, appearing stealthier than earlier types, and could be a missile boat.
Category Archives: IranianNavy
Top Iranian commander arrives in Pakistan to discuss maritime cooperation
Daily Pakistan – A delegation led by Iranian border police commander Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi arrived in Karachi on Wednesday to discuss cooperation on maritime and regional security issues Pakistani officials.
(Thanks to Alain)
Iran seeks to grow naval power as it prioritizes asymmetric warfare
Defense News – Experts say the buildup of naval forces in Iran represents a rising threat to its neighboring countries.
Iran Boosts IRCG Navy’s Swarm Attack Capabilities
Naval News – According to the Iranian news outlet IRIB News, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy received 110 indigenously made combat speedboats on December 11 during a ceremony in Bandar Abbas.
Iranian Maritime Threats: An Opportunity for the US Navy
CIMSEC – This article identifies Iranian maritime threats and proposes a course of action for the U.S. Navy to continue and improve upon its efforts in the region to deter them.
Iranian Navy Flotilla Wraps up Four-Month Atlantic Deployment, Pledges More International Operations
USNI News – The two-ship Iranian Navy group that stalked the West Coast of Africa and the Baltic Sea this summer has returned home, as leaders in Tehran pledge more international naval operations.
Gulf Sky: ‘Our ship was hijacked and taken to Iran’
BBC – In July 2020, the oil tanker Gulf Sky vanished from waters off the United Arab Emirates, along with its crew. Days later it turned up in Iran where it’s now suspected to be working as a “ghost ship” – helping the regime ferry oil in breach of sanctions. For the first time, eight former crew have spoken to the BBC about the ship’s disappearance, saying they were hijacked by a group of armed men. All but the captain have asked not to be named, out of fear for their safety and livelihoods.
MV Asphalt Princess: Ship hijacked off UAE ordered to sail to Iran
BBC – A Panama-flagged ship has been hijacked by armed men in the Gulf of Oman and ordered to sail to Iran, Lloyds List Maritime Intelligence has confirmed.
Israel accuses Iran over deadly oil tanker attack
BBC – Israel has accused Iran of being behind an attack on an oil tanker in which two crew members – a British national and a Romanian citizen – were killed.
Iran’s navy launches new indigenous destroyer and minehunter
RT – Iran has welcomed two new vessels to its navy, the Iranian-made Dena destroyer and Shahin minehunter, during a ceremony at Bandar Abbas port.
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Iranian Warship Could Be Bringing Millions of Gallons of Fuel to Venezuela
USNI News – The former oil-tanker the Iranian Navy converted into a warship could be carrying millions of gallons of fuel to Venezuela in a ploy to get around U.S. sanctions, according to photos that emerged on Persian social media.
Two Iranian Navy Ships Are About To Sail Into The Atlantic And That’s A Big Deal
War Zone – The two Iranian Navy ships appear headed for Venezuela, which, while a token gesture, could still have significant geopolitical ramifications.
Loss of Iranian Navy Ship Mutes Tehran’s Global Ambitions, 3rd Warship Lost Since 2018
USNI News – The loss of Kharg, Iran’s only replenishment ship, created new challenges for the under-resourced Iranian Navy. The fleet oiler was an essential unit in Iranian ambitions to operate beyond the Middle East.
Kharg fire: Large Iranian navy ship sinks in Gulf after blaze
BBC – A large Iranian navy ship has sunk after catching fire in the Gulf of Oman during a training mission.
Warning Shots Fired After Iranian Vessels Swarm American Missile Submarine In Strait Of Hormuz
War Zone – Iranian boats have now harassed American warships in and around the Persian Gulf on three separate occasions in just over a month.
Navy Patrol Craft Fired Warning Shots At Harassing Iranian Boats In the Persian Gulf
War Zone – The incident took place yesterday and is the second instance of Iranian boats harassing American military vessels in less than a month.
Iran’s Used Its Wacky Catamaran To Cut Off U.S. Coast Guard Ships In The Persian Gulf
War Zone – One of Iran’s oddest ships was used to torment U.S. Coast Guard crews operating in the Persian Gulf.
Iran’s New Missile Corvette Could Reshape IRGC Naval Doctrine
USNI News – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC-N) is building a new class of warships, as first reported in Naval News last week based on satellite imagery. The catamaran design appears relatively large, modern and capable compared to existing IRGC commercial-based designs. The sectarian arm of the Iranian military’s move to more substantial warships may be part of a wider effort by the IRGC-N to gain conventional naval capabilities more in line with the regular IRIN (Islamic Republic of Iran Navy).
Mysterious Ship In Iranian Shipyard Is Likely IRGC’s New Flagship
Naval News – We believe that Iran’s IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard) will unveil a new ship soon. The 64m (210 ft) long catamaran is believed to be a low-observable missile corvette. It is much larger and heavier armed than the IRIS Shahid Nazeri, a related ship already in IRGC service.
The 100,000 Ton US Navy Ship That Iran Is Copying
Naval News – The US Navy’s gigantic Expeditionary Mobile Base (ESB) ships are among the largest naval vessels afloat. They are part of America’s unrivalled global reach, but they are no longer unique. Iran is testing a similar Forward Base Ship which is comparable in size.
Murphy’s Law: Iranian Submarine Crises
StrategyPage – Another look at Iran’s current submarine problems.
(Thanks to Alain)
Iran, Russia reportedly launch military drill in Indian Ocean
Defense News – The Iranian and Russian militaries have kicked off a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean aimed at boosting security of maritime trade in the region.
The Backbone of Iran’s Navy Might Be Broken
National Interest – Tehran might lack the ability to keep their Cold War-era Soviet submarines in running order.
(Thanks to Alain)
Iran’s Best Submarines Have Been Out of the Water for a Month
USNI News – While the Iranian naval forces have been clashing with U.S. forces in the Middles East in the last several weeks, its most capable submarines have been out of action.
Iran’s Missiles Landing Within 100 Miles Of A U.S. Carrier Is Provocative But Not Much Else
War Zone – Iran sent ballistic missiles 1,000 miles out into the Indian Ocean, but it doesn’t mean they have a long-range anti-ship ballistic missile capability.
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